What to Wear for Your First Post-Divorce Date

Here is how to dress in a way that will impress, and instil you with confidence, on your first post-divorce date.

Outfits for Ladies

The most important thing is to feel comfortable. Are you a dress and skirt person? Or do you live in jeans or trousers? There is nothing worse than wearing an outfit that makes you feel self conscious, so stick to what you know.

For a dinner date, choose a sophisticated knee length dress with waist embellishment, tailored trousers with a silky feminine blouse, or a slimming wrap dress in a floral print. If in doubt, stick to neutral tones and add splashes of colour with a red clutch bag and matching kitten heels.

For daytime, you can be more casual. Look to Helen Mirren, Julia Roberts and Carol Vorderman for inspiration. While they all look glamorous on the red carpet, they look equally sophisticated in jeans. Be comfortable and wear a casual summer dress or choose deep indigo jeans with a shirt or blouse.

Ideas for Men

The same rule applies to men as to women: to make the best possible impression, you need to wear an outfit that makes you feel confident.

For an evening date, it may be best to steer clear of a suit, unless you have reserved a famously hard-to-find table at a Michelin star restaurant. Instead, wear a pair of chinos with a shirt and a tie – Knightsbridge Neckwear offer a great range in luxury fabrics.

If you have a daytime date, whether you are meeting for lunch, going for a picnic, or a summer time walk, you can relax your look. George Clooney and Pierce Brosnan look smart in a tuxedo, but they know how to pull off a casual outfit, too. Opt for a pair of smart jeans with a casual shirt and add boat shoes. 

Remember it is natural to be nervous and it may take a while before you meet someone who has common interests. But hopefully these basic tips will help you feel ready for your first post-divorce date.